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AMO 866J

1970 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,233 mi
Last recorded99,233 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMO 866J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,233 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 99,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 99,048 miles

under body becoming corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,735 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 98,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced arm bolt insecure hole elongated (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 98,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced arm bolt insecure hole elongated (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,537 miles

CHASSIS SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,457 miles

osf and nsf inner wings have corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,156 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 96,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2009 93,887 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 93,887 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

underbody exsessivly underseald and corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2008 90,393 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,794 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 89,695 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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AMO 866J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 49,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AMO 866J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AMO 866J registered?

AMO 866J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 26 October 1970.

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